PASSPORT Knowledge Base
Error Messages

Date Published: August 22, 2008

Title

HTTP error with eCode 503

Product

PASSPORT Web to Host

Emulation Types

TN3270, TN5250, VT, SCO ANSI, Wyse 60

Issue

When trying to launch a PASSPORT Web to Host session, I am getting an "HTTP eCode=503" error message.

Solution

All clients go through the following cycle when communicating with your Web server:

The 503 error occurs in the final step above when the client receives an HTTP status code that it recognizes as '503'. This error typically indicates that your Web server is effectively 'closed for repair'. It is still functioning minimally because it can at least respond with a 503 status code, but full service is impossible i.e. your Web site is simply unavailable.

This may occur if a user is trying to access your site at the same time that an administrator is performing administrative functions on the server.

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Keywords

error, 503, ecode 503, administrator, http, ip